Some flowers capture the imagination like no other. Their sheer beauty makes them iconic, transporting gardeners in the remembrance of garden weddings, tropical destinations and secret forests. These flowers may seem exotic, but many can be grown right here in the mountains of Arizona. Here are the most beautiful flowers you can grow in local gardens starting in April. Bearded Iris is as tough and low maintenance as it is exquisite. Deep violets to solar yellow and everything between, these … [Read more...] about Featuring the Most Beautiful Mountain Flowers in the Garden
Wildflowers
Planting Wildflowers is Easy
At Watters Garden Center, we often hear questions about wildflowers: When is the best time to plant wildflower seeds? Do wildflowers grow back every year? Do wildflowers need full sun? How do you plant a wildflower garden? Do deer eat wildflowers? Wildflowers are best planted in winter. Plant only perennial wildflower seeds to come back in spring. Most flowers prefer at least six hours of sun per day. Use hydromulch, a blend of wildflower seed in Watters Premium Mulch, and spread. Keep … [Read more...] about Planting Wildflowers is Easy